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DVD isn't so bad after all, is the message coming from Toshiba. Maybe our massive DVD collection won't be redundant after all..

Blu-ray writers are more affordable than ever. We look at four internal models to find the best way to go high-def. The last time we did a round-up of optical drives, the former war was in full swing. But now Blu-ray has at last seen off HD DVD and taken its place as the industry standard for high-capacity optical media.

If you don't care about recording to disc, you'd be better off with a TiVo. If you're looking for an all-rounder to tide you over until Blu-ray prices fall, Panasonic's DMR-XW300 has a lot to offer.

Make a backup copy of a DVD

Make a backup copy of a DVD

What's the best Blu-Ray player on the market? Our quick shopping guide to features to look for, compatiblity issues, connectivity, and our top pick.

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Basic & free disc burning suite

Basic & free disc burning suite

Basic & free disc burning suite

Software that lets you copy DVDs legitimately? We've heard this before, but now Real reckons it has the goods.

A good all-rounder and a fine budget recorder – if you can stomach the lack of a digital tuner

Dvico’s new range of TViX boxes will need all the help they can get if they’re going to take on the likes of Tivo and Foxtel in the PVR market. Fortunately these new media units can play DVD ISO images and VOB files without self-destructing.

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